About the College
Field-Tested and Future Focused
Rooted in the land and rising to meet the challenges of a changing world, the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources prepares students to lead where it matters most. From food security to sustainability, animal health to resource conservation, our programs are hands-on and high-tech and deeply interdisciplinary. Here, you’ll learn by doing — through fieldwork, research and industry partnerships that equip you with the skills and insight to shape the future of agriculture and natural systems.
Study the Systems that Sustain our World
Offering a diverse range of undergraduate programs, CAFSNR prepares students for careers in agriculture, food systems and natural resources. Majors include agribusiness, animal science, crop and weed sciences, food science, horticulture, microbiology, natural resources management and more. Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, with opportunities for internships, co-ops and participation in student organizations. Dedicated academic advisors assist students in tailoring their education to meet their career objectives.
Scholarships and Student Organizations
Growing Together. Supported by the Herd.
NDSU graduates step confidently into the world, ready to make an impact. From agribusiness to food safety, environmental consulting to research, our alumni carry with them not just skills, but a sense of purpose rooted in hands-on experience. Whether they’re leading projects in the field or driving change in the lab, they leave ready to rise, grounded by the heart of the herd and focused on the horizon ahead.
Teaching and Research Facilities
Where Experience Cultivates Innovation
Innovation here starts on the ground. Our teaching and research spans precision ag, sustainable systems and food security, with faculty and students working side by side in facilities like the Peltier Complex and the Dalrymple Greenhouse. With partners like Grand Farm and the Northern Crops Institute, students contribute to research that feeds real change.
Career Opportunities
Collaboration that Creates Opportunity
Our strong connections with industry partners provide students with invaluable real-world experiences. Through internships, cooperative education programs and collaborative research projects, students engage directly with professionals in their field. Partnerships with organizations like John Deere and the Northern Crops Institute offer students opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects, enhancing their learning and preparing them for successful careers.
Explore NDSU Agriculture
NDSU Agriculture contributes greatly to the success of students, the economic impact of North Dakota agriculture, and the lives of North Dakota citizens on a daily basis. By educating students with interests in agriculture, food systems and natural resources, extending NDSU information to all North Dakota citizens and advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research, we are working to meet the needs of people on a local and global level.
